Control Systems Engineer

At Metso, you’ll join a collaborative team delivering innovative Electrical, Instrumentation and Control (EIC) solutions across the mining, ports infrastructure, and bulk materials handling sectors. Working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, you’ll contribute to projects spanning electrical design, PLC and SCADA systems, commissioning, functional safety, and project delivery. Our team also supports advanced automation technologies used to optimise bulk stockyards and ship loader operations globally, offering the opportunity to work on technically diverse and challenging projects while continuing to grow your career.

More About the Role

As a Control Systems Engineer, you’ll be involved in the full project lifecycle - from design and programming through to testing, commissioning, and client handover.

Key responsibilities include

Design, develop, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems

Produce and review engineering documentation including functional design specifications

Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

Work in a team to provide ongoing technical support throughout project delivery

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, quality systems, and technical standards

This role is based from our Warabrook office, with travel to client sites on occasion.

More About You

You are a motivated and technically capable engineer who enjoys solving complex automation challenges and working closely in project teams.

You will bring

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline

experience in control systems or automation engineering

PLC programming capability

Experience with SCADA systems

Knowledge of control system engineering practices including IT networks, and instrumentation

The ability to prepare technical documentation and contribute to project delivery outcomes

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability

Experience within mining surface operations including CHPPs, stockyard machines, or bulk materials handling operations will be highly regarded.

Why Metso?

An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life.

Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets

Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.

A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.

Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.

Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.